Moraes will face impeachment with Flávio or Lula, says Van Hattem
Senator-elect in RS states that the process will advance and is a demand from Brazilian society. Read at Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- Senator-elect Marcel van Hattem believes the impeachment of STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes will occur regardless of the 2026 presidential election winner.
- Van Hattem claims there is already a Senate majority to advance the impeachment process.
- He stated that impeaching ministers for crimes of responsibility or common crimes is a demand from Brazilian society.
- A Gazeta do Povo survey showed 30 of the 54 senators elected in 2026 support impeaching STF ministers.
- Van Hattem previously indicated he would initiate impeachment proceedings against Moraes and other ministers on February 1, 2027.